Crane from Ōkyo Picture Book

Maruyama Ōkyo

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a crane in flight, rendered in black, white, and red ink on aged paper. The crane has a red patch on top of its head, a long black neck, a white body, and large outstretched wings with detailed feathers. The wings are spread wide, with feathers drawn in varying lengths and thicknesses. The crane's beak is long and pointed, and its eye is visible. The background consists of the aged, yellowed pages of a book, which are slightly discolored and worn. The pages have visible edges and a slight shadow underneath, suggesting a light source above. The overall style of the painting appears to be traditional Japanese, with bold lines and simple color palette. The image is a double-page spread from a book titled "Crane from Ōkyo Picture Book" by Maruyama Ōkyo.